Category Archives: Field Recording & Soundscape
Manja Ristić ~ kairos & the dwellers
What to do when stuck on an island during the pandemic? Some would embrace such a fate, while others would decry it. Manja Ristić, confined to the island of Korčula (Croatia), made the most of her unexpected furlough, wandering the
Manja Ristić ~ kairos & the dwellers
What to do when stuck on an island during the pandemic? Some would embrace such a fate, while others would decry it. Manja Ristić, confined to the island of Korčula (Croatia), made the most of her unexpected furlough, wandering the
Stéphane Marin & Ludovic Medery / Vincent Menu / Stéphane Montavon ~ Phonokainôsis
We first covered the sublime Weber & Alcantu label last year when we listed Schneewehen in our roundup of The Year’s Best Winter Music. The label is devoted to small-run limited edition zines paired with digital downloads. The photos shared on Bandcamp
Stéphane Marin & Ludovic Medery / Vincent Menu / Stéphane Montavon ~ Phonokainôsis
We first covered the sublime Weber & Alcantu label last year when we listed Schneewehen in our roundup of The Year’s Best Winter Music. The label is devoted to small-run limited edition zines paired with digital downloads. The photos shared on Bandcamp
Ká ~ A Hidden River
Ká returns to the Bohemian forest to find A Hidden River, both literal and metaphoric. It’s a thrill to walk deep into the heart of nature, following the sound of flowing water, and there to stumble on a reservoir, a waterfall,
Ká ~ A Hidden River
Ká returns to the Bohemian forest to find A Hidden River, both literal and metaphoric. It’s a thrill to walk deep into the heart of nature, following the sound of flowing water, and there to stumble on a reservoir, a waterfall,
Masayuki Imanishi ~ insects are
Google “Osaka, Japan” and one will find references to finance, technology, food, architecture and night life. But one will not find nature sounds at the top of the list. In this album-length soundscape, Masayuki Imanishi exposes a different side of his
Masayuki Imanishi ~ insects are
Google “Osaka, Japan” and one will find references to finance, technology, food, architecture and night life. But one will not find nature sounds at the top of the list. In this album-length soundscape, Masayuki Imanishi exposes a different side of his
Alessio Degani ~ Cityscape – Brixia
Cityscape – Brixia is Alessio Dagani‘s love letter to his current home in Northern Italy, an “auditory tour” through seasons and systems. The album follows a loose arc, from morning to soft snow, but pauses to unveil multiple sonic treasures along the
Alessio Degani ~ Cityscape – Brixia
Cityscape – Brixia is Alessio Dagani‘s love letter to his current home in Northern Italy, an “auditory tour” through seasons and systems. The album follows a loose arc, from morning to soft snow, but pauses to unveil multiple sonic treasures along the
Dominic Razlaff ~ Unterwegs
Oh, the gentle glories of the spring walk! On the new (free) Impulsive Habitat release Unterwegs, Dominic Razlaff leads us through the neighboring woods and nature reserve of Braunschweig, Germany, where he makes his home. During the pandemic, more people than ever have
Dominic Razlaff ~ Unterwegs
Oh, the gentle glories of the spring walk! On the new (free) Impulsive Habitat release Unterwegs, Dominic Razlaff leads us through the neighboring woods and nature reserve of Braunschweig, Germany, where he makes his home. During the pandemic, more people than ever have
Premiere: Robert Curgenven ~ The Boatman’s Shadow [video]
A Closer Listen is honored to premiere Robert Curgenven‘s “The Boatman’s Shadow.” This film by Alex Eve was originally produced in 2006 on the occasion of Curgenven’s performance of “Wisla Reorientations” for 24Hr Art in Darwin, Australia. Quarantine spent on
Premiere: Robert Curgenven ~ The Boatman’s Shadow [video]
A Closer Listen is honored to premiere Robert Curgenven‘s “The Boatman’s Shadow.” This film by Alex Eve was originally produced in 2006 on the occasion of Curgenven’s performance of “Wisla Reorientations” for 24Hr Art in Darwin, Australia. Quarantine spent on
Luís Antero ~ 1881
Luís Antero‘s 1881 is a walk into history, a celebration of exploration and a testament to the people of Portugal. In 1881, 42 intrepid adventurers left Lisbon to brave the mysterious mountains of Serra da Estrela. While the expedition was arduous, there
Luís Antero ~ 1881
Luís Antero‘s 1881 is a walk into history, a celebration of exploration and a testament to the people of Portugal. In 1881, 42 intrepid adventurers left Lisbon to brave the mysterious mountains of Serra da Estrela. While the expedition was arduous, there
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